Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

He turned around, his back to the sunlight, and looked at Yura.

"So let them say whatever they want."

Yi Chen scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.

"Anyway, as long as you don't find me noisy or troublesome, Yura, that's fine."

You are more important than the entire flock of pigeons… well, more important than everyone else in Mondstadt combined!

As Yura listened to Yichen's clumsy yet incredibly straightforward and sincere words, and looked at his bright silhouette outlined by the sunlight, it seemed as if his entire being was glowing, dispelling the long-standing chill in the room.

This guy... is usually so abstract that it makes you want to punch him, but the things he says occasionally are... quite endearing.

Yura lowered her head slightly, using the act of adjusting her gloves to hide her slightly flushed cheeks and the corners of her mouth that she couldn't help but smile.

"Hmph... Sweet talk. I'll remember this grudge."

The habitual lines of holding a grudge sound utterly intimidating now, more like an awkward acceptance.

She cleared her throat, raised her head again, and resumed her usual slightly arrogant commanding posture, but her eyes were much gentler.

"Then let's settle on that."

I'll have the servants come and give this place a thorough cleaning later.

"Now go to the Knights of Favonius and the city hall, and take care of all the necessary paperwork and land title transfers."

Yura made the arrangements as if it were her own business.

"Once everything is settled, you can pack up your... well, your 'belongings' and move in."

Yi Chen nodded repeatedly as he listened, but at the end, he suddenly blinked and pointed to the heavy furniture and decorations around him.

"Huh? Don't we need to renovate? These things... seem like we could just take them to the antique market or chop them up for firewood?"

Upon hearing this, Yura crossed her arms, raised her chin slightly, and revealed a standard smile with a touch of aristocratic arrogance.

"Oh? Judging from your tone, you think your aesthetic taste is better than the centuries-old aristocratic heritage?"

"That's not true..."

Yi Chen choked for a moment, shrank his neck, and muttered under his breath.

"I don't understand aristocratic aesthetics... but I just feel that this kind of decorating style is a bit scary when I get up to use the bathroom at night, like something might jump out of the shadows at any moment. Don't you think so?"

He pointed to the heavy curtains and dark corners, making an exaggerated face.

Yura looked in the direction he pointed, and after a moment of silence, she saw the heavy decorations that she had seen since childhood but had never truly liked.

The sunlight outside the window was perfect, but the interior was indeed dimly lit and gloomy due to the excessive use of dark wood and fabrics.

"...Indeed. Sometimes, I do feel a little...suffocated."

She paused, as if she had made up her mind.

"Alright. Since you'll be the new master here."

"The biggest structural changes will remain for now. But you can get rid of all the old, unsightly furniture, curtains, tapestries... and rearrange it in a bright and airy style that you like."

After saying that, Yura seemed to have completed an important mission, and turned to walk out the door.

"Hurry up and get the paperwork done, you idiot. Stop dawdling."

Just as she turned around, Yi Chen seemed to see a very faint, genuine smile curving up at the corner of her lips.

Perhaps breaking free from some old and oppressive things and welcoming a new and bright atmosphere is not a bad thing.

This applies to both the house itself and certain deeply ingrained beliefs.

Chapter 36 Liyue

Several hours passed. After completing all the house purchase procedures, and quickly finding a renovation team and prepaying for materials and the first installment of the project, Yi Chen stared in disbelief at the balance on his Beiguo Bank black card, which had shrunk to only a few hundred thousand yuan.

He counted on his fingers, incredulously calculating again and again.

"Fifty...fifty million Mora..."

He muttered to himself, his voice trembling with tears.

"Such a large sum of money, and... it's only enough for me to live it up for two days?! When did prices in Mondstadt become so outrageous? Damn it!"

Just moments ago, Yi Chen was immersed in the joy of owning his own grand mansion, but in an instant, he was brought back to reality. His whole body turned ashen, like a lichen ravaged by a storm.

Just as he was squatting by the roadside, burying his head in his hands, seriously considering whether or not to work at Angel's Gift, that familiar yet sharp-tongued loli voice rang in his mind again right on time:

[Ding-dong! Detected a structural crisis in the host's finances, triggering an emergency poverty alleviation... no, a sustainable development mission!]

[New Task: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.]

[Mission Description: Resting on one's laurels is not the way of a hero; sustainable development and resource conservation are the true path to wealth! Head immediately to Liyue, the commercial capital, to learn and master at least one sustainable way to make money (scamming and cheating are strictly prohibited! ...unless you remain undetected).]

[Mission Objective: Arrive at Liyue Harbor and successfully obtain clues or skills related to "The Way to Make Money".]

[Mission Reward: 100 million Mora (to help you overcome bankruptcy), one chance to win a prize]

"Let's go to Liyue..."

Yi Chen stroked his chin, his worried expression instantly replaced by thoughtful contemplation.

The system's timing in issuing this task was quite opportune.

A few days ago, when he was helping Jean with documents in the office, he seemed to have seen a plan about the Knights of Favonius organizing a delegation to visit Liyue for regular diplomatic exchanges and learning.

The person leading the team seems to be... Kaeya?

The house is being renovated, and it will be too noisy for anyone to live in.

If you could hitch a ride on the Knights' official website and go on a business trip... no, I mean a business trip, you could save money, complete your mission, and escape the noise of the renovations—it would be killing three birds with one stone!

Yi Chen's eyes lit up.

"That's it!"

He instantly regained his energy, scrambled to his feet, dusted himself off, and his face once again displayed that signature, slightly calculating, bright smile.

"The way to make money... Liyue..."

"I've heard that Liyue Harbor is teeming with Mora, and you can even extract oil from stones... This time, I'm determined to learn the art of turning stones into gold!"

As for the one million reward from the system and the chance to win a prize... well, every little bit helps!

Most importantly, the Knights might be able to reimburse me for my meals and travel expenses on this business trip!

Thinking of this, Yi Chen suddenly felt that the future was bright, and even his steps became much lighter. Humming an off-key tune, he strolled towards the headquarters of the Knights of the West Wind—he had to hurry up and find Commander Qin to persuade him to secure this business trip spot!

As for how to persuade the troupe leader?

For Yi Chen now, it's as easy as turning his head.

Ten minutes later, the following scene unfolded in the acting commander's office:

Yi Chen walked around behind Qin with remarkable ease, a cloyingly sweet smile on his face that would make Kaiya exclaim "So cheesy!" He reached out and gently placed his hands on Qin's shoulders, his movements slightly awkward but gentle enough.

Qin was focused on a report about clearing out newly appeared monster lairs around the Wind Dragon Ruins when she was startled by this sudden contact.

"My dearest Qin Ensemble Leader"

Yi Chen drawled out his words, his tone deliberately obsequious to an outrageous degree, while his hands continued to work.

Qin paused, her hand holding the quill pen. She suppressed a laugh and a hint of shyness, trying to make her voice sound as serious and reliable as usual, but the slight tremor at the end of her voice betrayed her.

"Yi... Yi Chen's assistant? It's working hours now, what... what do you want?"

"Oh dear, Commander, you're so busy with so many things every day, it must be so tiring!"

Yi Chen seemed not to hear her question, and began to sing a hymn to himself, pressing his hands forcefully.

"Look at these shoulders, as stiff as rocks! I came here especially to relax you because you looked so tired! My massage skills were learned from... from a reclusive massage master!"

Qin couldn't help but chuckle softly, quickly covering it up with a cough.

And a reclusive master... His technique is so stiff, he probably couldn't even press a wooden stake comfortably.

"Come on this,"

She put down her pen, sighed helplessly, but her body, true to her word, relaxed even more under his pressure.

"Just tell me straight, what trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?"

"Hehe, the commander knows me best!"

"But this time it's not about causing trouble, it's about serious business! Extremely serious business!"

Yi Chen leaned close to Qin's ear, lowered his voice, and spoke in a mysterious tone.

"Commander, you see, I recently bought a house, so I'm a little... well, a bit tight on money. As the saying goes, 'poverty breeds resourcefulness'! After deep reflection, I believe this is entirely because I lack a sustainable way to make money!"

Qin raised an eyebrow, expressing skepticism about his sudden "profound" reflection.

Yi Chen continued his performance, his tone becoming impassioned and passionate.

"Therefore! In order to better serve the Knights of Favonius and contribute my share to the economic prosperity of Mondstadt, I have decided to travel to Liyue, the commercial capital, for an in-depth, serious, and arduous study tour!"

"I heard that the Knights Order has a delegation visiting Liyue recently? How about... you could take me, their eager and ambitious assistant, along? I promise! I'll be obedient, study diligently, and absolutely avoid causing trouble... uh, I'll try to cause as little trouble as possible! I'll report all my learning progress to you as soon as possible!"

After saying that, he blinked his big eyes, looking at Qin's profile with an innocent expression that said, "I was just doing this for work."

Qin remained silent for a while, feeling the uncomfortable but heartfelt massage on her shoulders, and the warm breath from when he had just approached her still lingered in her ear.

She knew, of course, that this guy was definitely looking for some peace and quiet (she'd heard he'd bought a villa in the West End and was about to start some major renovations), and taking the opportunity to travel on public funds.

The thought of him leaving Mondstadt for a while actually made me feel a little reluctant to see him go.

Thinking back to his clumsy yet earnest attempt to "please" me just now...

Qin couldn't help but let her lips curve into a gentle smile.

She gently patted Yichen's hand, signaling him to stop.

"OK OK,"

"If I press it again, my report will be unreadable."

She turned around and looked up at Yichen's bright eyes, which seemed to say, "Please say yes."

"There was indeed a delegation visiting Liyue. It was led by Kaeya."

"Since you're so 'ambitious'..."

Qin drew out her words and finally nodded under Yi Chen's expectant gaze.

“Alright. I’ll grant you special permission to travel with the group under the guise of a ‘business trip.’ I’ll have Eileen take care of the necessary paperwork for you as soon as possible.”

"That's wonderful! Commander Jean, you are truly wise and capable! You are so considerate of your subordinates! The best boss in Mondstadt!"

Yi Chen immediately cheered, wishing he could pick up the zither and spin around, but considering the possible consequence of a wind-pressure sword full of love, he held back.

"Don't get too excited yet,"

Qin put on a stern face, trying to regain her authority as the leader, but the smile in the corner of her eyes was hard to hide.

"I have conditions. First, you must obey Kaiya's commands in all actions and are not allowed to leave the team without permission. Second, you must write to me every day... or at least every two days, to report your itinerary and learning progress. Third..."

She leaned forward slightly, her azure eyes looking directly at Yi Chen with a hint of threat and deep concern.

"You are not allowed to cause trouble with potential romantic entanglements in Liyue. Otherwise..."

She didn't continue, but just gave a soft hum.

Yi Chen immediately straightened his back and swore an oath to the heavens.

"I guarantee I'll complete the mission! Don't worry, Commander! My heart is only on my work and... uh, and you, Commander! No matter how beautiful the Liyue Rainbow Flowers are, they can't compare to a single strand of your hair!"

Although she knew she should only take his words at most 30% of what he said as gospel, Qin was still pleased by his blatant flattery.

She waved her hand, as if shooing away a fly: "Go and get ready! Don't bother me here."

"Yes, Commander!"

Yi Chen responded loudly, like a child who had received candy, and rushed out of the office with great joy, almost jumping for joy.

Watching his energetic figure disappear behind the door, Qin shook her head and chuckled.

She picked up the quill pen again, her gaze falling on the report stained with ink, but she couldn't concentrate.

Unconsciously, her fingertips brushed over the shoulder he had just massaged, where a trace of clumsy warmth seemed to linger.